Polyester-Merino Wool Sheeting Fabric from Japan
Plain weave sheeting fabric of polyester staple fibers mainly mixed with fine merino wool, square construction over 33 ends/picks per cm², under 170 g/m². Falls under HTS 5515.13.10 as other woven polyester staple fabric with animal hair. Excludes printcloth and meets statistical note (b) for sheeting.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document square construction metrics precisely to distinguish from poplin or broadcloth under statistical notes
• Label merino wool origin accurately for traceability and to prevent reclassification under pure wool headings
• Watch for average yarn number limits; exceeding 68 may shift to other subheadings